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  Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants

  Pope Francis said on Friday it was "senseless and irresponsible" to stigmatize migrants and see all of them as threats to society, weighing in again on one of the most divisive issues in the United States.

• Open letter urges CofE bishops to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' transgender services guidance

  An open letter to the Church of England's House of Bishops has called on them to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' their controversial guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.

• Bishop of Lichfield leads Holocaust Centre visit

  The centre, near Nottingham, is the UK's only dedicated Holocaust museum.

• Pope says killing of women has become 'plague' in Latin America

  Pope Francis urged Latin America's leaders on Thursday to shun corruption and tackle gang violence, drug trafficking and the killing of women.

• Italy's Protestants and Catholics hit back at hardline anti-migrant movement

  Catholics and Protestants in Italy have signed a joint declaration on migrants urging a spirit of humanity and solidarity.

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  Church of England transgender guidance: clergy can 'take it or leave it,' says Archbishop of Canterbury

  Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tried to allay concerns about the Church of England's rededication guidance for trans-identified members by saying in a recent interview that it's not "a change of doctrine" and those opposed to it can "ignore it."

• Archbishop of Canterbury apologises after Bishop Bell inquiry finds latest allegations unfounded

  An investigation by ecclesiastical lawyer Timothy Briden has concluded that allegations against Bell were unfounded.

• Indonesia frees Christian politician Ahok, jailed for blasphemy

  'I am very thankful to God for allowing me to spend time in prison.'

• Pope, on trip to Panama, says fear of migrants makes people crazy

  Immigration is expected to be one of the main themes of Francis's six-day trip.

• Church of England plans massive investment in mission

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said: 'Hearing and responding to the good news of Jesus Christ unlocks new joy, new belonging, new purpose and new life.

• Offerings doubled by contactless collections: Church of England digital giving scheme to go nationwide

  The successful trial of contactless offerings in the Church of England has led to an extension of the scheme across England and Wales, according to the company behind it.

• Prayer with the pope just a click away with new app

  He presented the Vatican's latest digital platform, known as the Worldwide Network of Prayer with the Pope, during his traditional Sunday address.

• Church leaders urge Christians to pray for unity

  Christian leaders across the UK have encouraged believers of all denominations to join in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

• Archbishop of Canterbury: 'I pray in tongues every day'

  'In my own prayer life and as part of my daily discipline I pray in tongues every day – not as an occasional thing, but as part of daily prayer.'

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  Aberdeen congregation splits from Scottish Episcopal Church over 'continued liberal trajectory'

  A congregation in Aberdeen is parting ways with the Scottish Episcopal Church because of concerns that biblical authority is being compromised.